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Leslie County

Kentucky · Public K-12

6 public schools serving approximately 1,658 students, in a county of 10,079 residents.

Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
1,658
NCES CCD
Median income
$35,934
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
63.1%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
4
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Leslie County
1,658 students · 2 districts in Leslie County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Leslie County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
97%
Hispanic
0%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
99%
Hispanic
0%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
11.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
22.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.8%
civilian labor
Median age
42
20.7% under 18

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Mountain View ElementaryHydenElementaryPK-08506·
Leslie County High SchoolHydenHigh09-12472·
Stinnett Elementary SchoolHoskinstonElementaryPK-08318·
W B Muncy Elementary SchoolWootonElementaryPK-08238·
Hayes Lewis Elementary SchoolYeaddissElementaryPK-08124·
Leslie County Area Technology CenterHydenHigh08-120·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Leslie County?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Leslie County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 1,658.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Leslie County?
The county's public school system includes 4 elementary, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Leslie County?
Leslie County is the largest school district in Leslie County, serving approximately 1,658 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Leslie County?
Leslie County has roughly 10,079 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Leslie County?
Median household income in Leslie County is $35,934, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 22.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Leslie County?
Approximately 11.5% of adults 25 and older in Leslie County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Leslie County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 63.1% of students in Leslie County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Kentucky county average of 61.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Leslie County schools?
Across Leslie County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Leslie County?
Leslie County residents are approximately 97% White, 0% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Leslie County is owner-occupied?
Leslie County has about 4,925 housing units, of which roughly 85.5% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data